Il Tornabuoni Florence Review: The Best Hyatt Luxury Redemption in Italy?

A review of Il Tornabuoni in Florence, including the Hyatt points booking strategy, the spacious two-queen suite, and why the location made it one of the easiest city stays of the trip.

By Frequent Family

Family

4 nights

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Step into historical elegance at Il Tornabuoni, a stunning Hyatt luxury retreat located in central Florence.
Step into historical elegance at Il Tornabuoni, a stunning Hyatt luxury retreat located in central Florence.

Room and setup

We used Hyatt points for four nights, booking each night individually as award space opened up and then contacting the hotel ahead of arrival to link the reservations. We only had Explorist status, so breakfast was not included, but that was fine for this trip because we wanted to leave the hotel and eat around the city anyway.

The room was excellent. We had a two-queen-bed suite overlooking the main road outside the hotel, and there was a lot of space inside. Street performers would play outside, which gave the room a great sense of place rather than making it feel sealed off from the city.

The suite felt properly luxurious and easily accommodated our stay. This was one of those hotels where the room itself contributed to the trip rather than just serving as a place to sleep.

A small green rubber duck toy resting on the crisp white linens of a luxurious bed at Il Tornabuoni hotel in Florence.
A playful green rubber duck adds a charming welcome touch to our elegant Il Tornabuoni guestroom.

Location and access

The location is the biggest reason to recommend Il Tornabuoni so strongly. It is on one of the best streets in Florence, and over the course of the four-night, five-day stay we walked everywhere.

The only times we used cars were to get to and from the train station with all of our luggage. Beyond that, the hotel made Florence feel completely walkable, which is exactly what you want in a city like this.

The arched entrance to Il Tornabuoni hotel in Florence, featuring spiral topiary plants and stone architecture.
The grand entrance to Il Tornabuoni on one of Florence’s most prestigious and historic shopping streets.

Best part of the stay

The staff was great throughout the stay, and the whole hotel had the kind of polished, high-end feeling that makes it easy to recommend. We did not visit the rooftop, so that was not part of our experience, but honestly the room quality and location were already enough to make the stay stand out.

We cannot recommend this hotel enough. If you want a Florence hotel that feels luxurious, spacious, and perfectly placed for walking the city, this is a very strong option.

Two canopy beds with gold frames and yellow velvet headboards in a luxury hotel room at Il Tornabuoni in Florence.
The gold-accented canopy beds at Il Tornabuoni offer a luxurious and regal retreat in Florence.

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The stylish marble-clad bathroom at Il Tornabuoni features dual vessel sinks and an expansive walk-in shower.
The stylish marble-clad bathroom at Il Tornabuoni features dual vessel sinks and an expansive walk-in shower.
The dual marble vanities at Il Tornabuoni feature sleek, modern fixtures perfect for refreshing in Florence.
The dual marble vanities at Il Tornabuoni feature sleek, modern fixtures perfect for refreshing in Florence.
The elegant marble hallway at Il Tornabuoni in Florence perfectly highlights its sophisticated boutique hotel atmosphere.
The elegant marble hallway at Il Tornabuoni in Florence perfectly highlights its sophisticated boutique hotel atmosphere.
The stylish canopy beds at Il Tornabuoni offer a perfect, comfortable retreat after exploring historic Florence.
The stylish canopy beds at Il Tornabuoni offer a perfect, comfortable retreat after exploring historic Florence.

Overall rating

5/5

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